#ThursdayTool - SoundCloud

Music service profile: SoundCloud Limited

Name: SoundCloud

Synopsis

SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform and music sharing website that enables its users to upload, promote, and share audio. Founded in 2007 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, SoundCloud is one of the largest music streaming services in the world and is available in 190 countries and territories. The service has more than 76 million active monthly users as of November 2021. SoundCloud offers both free and paid memberships on the platform, available for mobile, desktop and Xbox devices. SoundCloud has evolved from a traditional online streaming platform to an entertainment company.

Type of business

Private

Type of site

Music streaming, Internet community

Founded

27 August 2007

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Owner

SoundCloud Limited

Founder(s)

Alexander Ljung

Eric Wahlforss

Key people 

Mike Weissman (CEO),

Eliah Seton (President),

Drew Wilson (COO, CFO),

Lauren Wirtzer-Seawood (CCO, CMO),

Antonious Porch (CDO),

Alexander Ljung (Chairman and Co-Founder)

Industry 

Music, social/Internet community

Employees 

approx. 425 (2021)

URL  

soundcloud.com

Registration

Optional; Required to post and upload content.

Users  

+76 million users monthly (November 2021)

Launched 

October 2008;